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- Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jharkhand, Gujarat and Odisha from 15 to 17th September 2024?
A) PM Modi flagged off seven state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Express trains in Jharkhand which will improve the connectivity of the routes.
B) In Ahmedabad, he virtually flagged off India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj from the Bhuj railway station.
C) He launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar. It is the largest, single women-centric scheme that is expected to cover more than 1 crore women.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Jharkhand, Gujarat and Odisha from 15 to 17th September 2024.
• During his visit to Jharkhand on 15th September 2024, PM Modi flagged off the Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat train at Tatanagar Junction Railway Station, Jharkhand.
• PM Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various Railway Projects worth more than Rs 660 crore in Tatanagar, Jharkhand.
• PM Modi flagged off Six state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Express trains.
• During his visit to Gujarat on 16th September 2024, PM Modi inaugurated Phase II of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project and the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST).
• PM Modi virtually flagged off India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj from the Bhuj railway station.
• During his visit to Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 17th September 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation Railway Projects worth more than Rs. 2800 crores and laid the foundation stone for National Highway (NH) Projects worth more than Rs 1000 crore.
• PM Modi launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of Government of Odisha. Click here to read more. - Which University has recently (in September ‘24) signed an MoU with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to promote Hindi and India-related studies?
1) Utah State University
2) University of Tokyo
3) University of Saskatchewan
4) American University of the Middle East
5) Gulf University for Science and TechnologyAnswer-5) Gulf University for Science and Technology
Explanation:
New Delhi (Delhi) based Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) in Kuwait signed an MoU to establish ICCR’s first Chair of Indian Studies in Kuwait, focusing on Hindi language teaching.
• The agreement was signed by Ambassador of India to Kuwait Dr. Adarsh Swaika and GUST President Professor Bassam Alameddine.
• In April 2024, a weekly Hindi radio broadcast was launched on Kuwait National Radio. - The International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) was classified as a Category 2(C2) center, under __________________, during the 3rd Global AI Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
1) United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
2) United Nations Children’s Fund
3) United Nations Development Programme
4) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
5) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationAnswer-5) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Explanation:
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) announced the classification of the International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) as a Category 2(C2) center under UNESCO during the 3rd Global AI Summit held from September 10-12, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• This highlights Saudi Arabia’s leadership in AI ethics and its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).
• This classification reinforces Saudi Arabia’s commitment to international and regional cooperation in AI ethics, policies, and research. - Which bank has recently (in September ‘24) launched two new credit cards – ‘Ashva’ and ‘Mayura’ under the premium credit card segment?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
2) Federal Bank Limited
3) Axis Bank Limited
4) Karnataka Bank Limited
5) IDFC First Bank LimitedAnswer-5) IDFC First Bank Limited
Explanation:
IDFC First Bank, a leader in innovative financial solutions, has launched two new credit cards – ‘Ashva’ and ‘Mayura’, under the premium credit card segment. IDFC First Ashva credit card focuses on mid-tier customers and IDFC First Mayura credit card focuses on the affluent segment.
• IDFC First Ashva credit card is a premiere metal credit card, powered by Visanetwork. This credit card is designed specifically to cater not just the financial needs of affluent customers but to elevate the luxury experiences of their customers.
• The cardholders will get reimbursement of up to Rs 25,000 annually for non-refundable flight and hotel cancellations.
• IDFC First Mayura credit card is exclusively designed to combine modern travel benefits with a design inspired by the rich Indian heritage, specifically Mayura (the peacock).
• The cardholders will get reimbursement of up to Rs 50,000 annually for non-refundable flight and hotel cancellations.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of V. Vaidyanathan as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IDFC First Bank Limited for a period of 3 years effective from 19th December, 2024 to 18th December, 2027. Click here to read more. - According to the new amendment that was recently (in September ‘24) passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the requirement of ________ is eliminated for disclosure of Non-Convertible Securities (NCS).
1) Aadhar
2) Biometric
3) PAN
4) KYC
5) All of the aboveAnswer-3) PAN
Explanation:
On 18th September 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) amended the SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021 in exercise of powers given under sub-section 30 of the SEBI Act, 1992(15 of 1992).
• As per new rules, SEBI has reduced the time period for seeking public comments on the draft offer documents from 7 working days to 1 day for issuers whose specified securities are already listed on exchanges with nationwide terminals and 5 days for other issuers.
• SEBI’s new rules have simplified disclosure requirements for Non-Convertible Securities (NCS) in offer documents by eliminating the requirement for Permanent Account Number (PAN) and personal address disclosure of promoters in offer documents. - Which bank has recently (in September 2024) sanctioned a loan facility of Rs 10,050 crores to Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to develop an Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Project (USCTPP) in Koderma, Jharkhand?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) State Bank of India
5) Indian BankAnswer-4) State Bank of India
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI), a Public Sector Bank (PSB), has sanctioned a Rupee term loan facility of Rs 10,050 crores to Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to develop an Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Project (USCTPP) with a capacity of 1600 Megawatt (MW), in Koderma, Jharkhand.
• The 1,600 MW project involves the construction of 2 units of 800MW each and has been identified by the Ministry of Power (MoP) as one of the projects for capacity addition by 2030, aligning with India’s long-term energy goals. - Which city’s BEML plant is set to produce India’s first high-speed 250 kmph bullet train to serve the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor?
1) Delhi
2) Ahmedabad
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) KolkataAnswer-4) Bengaluru
Explanation:
BEML’s Bengaluru Plant is set to manufacture the country’s first bullet train. The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) invited tenders to manufacture two chair-car high-speed trains on September 5, 2024. Bids were due by September 19, 2024 and BEML was the only company to submit a proposal for the two eight-car train sets.
• The stainless steel carbody trains will have a maximum speed of 280 kmph and an operating speed of 250 kmph.
• The amount spent by BEML-Medha Servo Drives in making the trains is estimated that the total cost of making one train can fall between Rs 200-250 crore.
• These trains will run on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, which is being developed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). - Which Indian film industry personality was recently (in September ‘24) honored with the Global Prestige Award in the UK Parliament?
1) Sanjay Leela Bhansali
2) Shah Rukh Khan
3) Ranveer Singh
4) Kareena Kapoor
5) Vinod BachchanAnswer-5) Vinod Bachchan
Explanation:
Renowned Bollywood film producer Vinod Bachchan was honored with the prestigious Global Prestige Award at the House of Lords, United Kingdom (UK) Parliament for his outstanding contribution in Indian film industry, and in promoting Indian culture and strengthening cinematic ties between India and the global stage, particularly the UK.
• The award ceremony was held in the presence of Lord Bellamy KC and Lord Rami Ranger CBE, a distinguished Member of Parliament.
• Vinod Bachchan produced Bollywood hits such as Tanu Weds Manu, Zila Ghaziabad, Ginny Weds Sunny, and Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, received the award for his influential role in bringing Indian cinema to global audiences. - Who has been recently (in September 2024) appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the autonomous body under the Ministry of Defence (MoD)?
1) Sindhu Gangadharan
2) Dr. B.N. Gangadhar
3) Jitendra J Jadhav
4) Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
5) Vikram Dev DuttAnswer-3) Jitendra J Jadhav
Explanation:
Jitendra J Jadhav assumed charge as the Director General (DG) of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). He has been holding additional Charge of Program Director (Combat Aircraft) and Director of the ADA since September 2022.
• He joined ADA in 1999 as a Scientist/Engineer ‘E’ and has about 37 years of experience in combat aircraft design and development.
• He served as Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research -National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru, Karnataka from 2016-2022. - Who has been recently (in September ‘24) appointed as the Chairperson of the Supreme Court Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee?
1) Bela Trivedi
2) Sanjiv Khanna
3) BV Nagarathna
4) Hima Kohli
5) Sukhda PritamAnswer-3) BV Nagarathna
Explanation:
Justice BV Nagarathna has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Supreme Court’s reconstituted Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, succeeding Justice Hima Kohli after her retirement.
• The committee now includes members such as Justice N Kotiswar Singh, Bansuri Swaraj, Sukhda Pritam and Sakshi Banga, with Menaka Guruswamy and Nina Gupta continuing to represent the SCBA.
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